What is a Magnet School?
Magnet grants are highly competitive grants funded through the United States Department of Education designed to create new and innovative thematic whole school programs and offer equitable school choice to families.
Magnet Schools are schools of choice. Magnet Schools offer specialized curriculum aligned to the school’s theme with student activities designed to promote academic excellence. Magnet Schools integrate STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) into all academic subjects and school activities.
Magnet Schools are New York City public schools that receive additional funding from the federal government to implement a theme, design innovative curriculum and increase family participation. Funding enriches academic activities by supporting school trips, additional supplies, partnerships and arts-in-residency programs. Magnet Schools offer challenging interdisciplinary academic experiences designed to engage, inspire and motivate students to achieve. Magnet Schools accept students from beyond attendance zone through the magnet application process. Non-zoned students can apply to a magnet school during the application period.
Computer Science
Ms. Malchow - Grades K-3
During K-3 CS students engage in computational thinking activities during centers which increases both their cognitive and social-emotional skills. K-3 Computer Science class also promotes developmentally appropriate experiences such as problem solving, imagination, cognitive challenges, social interactions and making different choices.
Ms. Shah - Grades 3-5
We integrate computer science as a creative, collaborative and engaging discipline to our students. In grades 3-5 students learn about digital citizenship and the Internet. Students also learn how to problem solve utilizing algorithmic thinking and programming. In our upper grades, our students code using multiple platforms such as Code.org, Bitsbox, Blockly and so much more. They also have the opportunity to integrate their computer science skills using unplugged CS games and robots.
Robotics
Mrs. Mohamed
Students are part of an after-school club focused on robotics. This year, students are learning the foundations of robotics as they build and code functional robots that can complete a variety of tasks. Using LEGO Education SPIKE kits, students are preparing to complete in the FIRST LEGO League Challenge, where they will design, build, and program a robot to take on real-world missions. Students are also working with VEX IQ to further develop their building and coding skills.
Hydroponics
Mr. Nieves and Mrs. Yaloz
In this club students learn to grow crops using a hydroponic system. Students have successfully grown lettuce, basil, peppers, cilantro, parsley and more. Students also participate in the Trout in a Classroom program. Brown trout are hatched and cared for through the year and released during a culminating trip.
Multimedia Lab
Ms. Maletta -
STEM @ PS 62
Science is magic! Science is wonder! Science is exploration! Our students build upon their prior knowledge as they hypothesize, observe, manipulate, collect & analyze data, make connections and draw conclusions about Science content, concepts and the world around them. They are true mini-scientists!
At PS 62, we are pioneers of STEM; our students are not only scientists, but also engineers! STEM is an acronym that stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. Throughout the year, students are given challenges that incorporate all four disciplines. In cooperative learning groups, they use the Engineering Design Process to solve challenges.
Grades K-2:
